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Leonardo provides latest-generation Marlin 40 naval defence system to Indonesia

Jakarta, 03 November 2022 10:40
The Independent Line of Sight (ILOS) variant of the 40mm turret will equip the Indonesian Navy’s PC60 fast patrol boats and Tank Landing Ship vessels

Leonardo's Marlin 40 naval remote weapon system has been selected to equip two Indonesian Navy PC60 fast patrol boats currently under construction at PT Caputra Mitra Sejati shipyard. This follows the procurement in 2021 of four Marlin 40 systems for two PC60 vessels and two Teluk Bintuni-class tank landing ships (LSTs). Both PC60 and LST will be equipped with the Marlin 40 Independent Line of Sight (ILOS) variant, the most feature-rich version of the turret. Further PC60 and LST vessels are expected to be built by Indonesian shipyards for the Navy.
The Marlin 40 turret is a fully digitized system. It is lightweight, compact and easy to integrate. This means that the turret can be integrated onto all types of naval platforms as a primary or secondary defence system. Capable of anti-air and anti-surface defence, the Marlin 40 has a range of over four kilometres, is ITAR-free and can integrate with all currently-available naval Combat Management Systems (CMS).
The ILOS variant of Marlin 40 chosen by the Indonesian Navy is a highly-effective precision-fire system which can operate autonomously via a local control console. This brings together and processes the targeting data received from the turret’s own dedicated electro-optical system, external fire control systems and ship’s data, ensuring precision while incorporating a level of redundancy. The electro-optical director can rotate independently of the line of fire to deliver panoramic surveillance through a highly accurate sensor suite comprising a daylight camera, an InfraRed (IR) camera and a laser range finder.
This latest contract further develops Leonardo’s strong partnership with the Indonesian Navy, which has previously selected the company for its naval gunnery requirements. Today, 38 Indonesian vessels are operating Leonardo weapon systems. The Navy’s inventory includes Leonardo’s Marlin 30, Marlin 40 Twin Barrel and 76/62 SuperRapid. The latter is the best-selling medium-caliber naval gun mount available on the market, employed by 60 Navies and already installed on 15 Indonesian Navy vessels.
The Marlin 40 is the latest addition to Leonardo’s portfolio of naval defence systems and is in service with 30 naval forces worldwide. In addition to the ILOS variant, Marlin 40 is available as a 40mm Remotely-Controlled turret. Leonardo also offers the Marlin 30 in three variants: RC (Remotely-Controlled), COAX (Coaxial Electro-Optical Sensor Suite) and ILOS (Independent Line of Sight). The selection of Marlin 40 for the Indonesian Navy strengthens Leonardo’s presence in the Indo Pacific naval defence systems market.


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Indonesia Resumes Payment for KF-21 Fighter Jet Project​

Written: 2022-11-02 16:34:33/Updated: 2022-11-02 16:41:28

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Indonesia has resumed paying its share of expenses for the joint project with South Korea to develop the KF-21 fighter jet.

According to Seoul officials on Wednesday, Indonesia's defense ministry made a payment of nine-point-four billion won the previous day, its first in nearly four years since early 2019.

The country's failure to foot the bill had raised questions over prospects for the project which now appears to be up and running.

CEO Kang Goo-young of Korea Aerospace Industries, which is developing the fighter jet, also confirmed the payment made by Jakarta.

Kang, who is currently in the Southeast Asian nation to attend the Indo Defence forum, told reporters Wednesday that Indonesia's also allocated 33 million dollars as further payment in its 2023 budget.


The latest remittance is a small portion of the 800 billion won total the country needs to pay, but South Korean officials believe Jakarta has demonstrated its will to continue with the project.

 
Hawk keep being upgraded and hopefully they will be refurbished as well. Interim solution before they are all replaced by KF21/IFX inshaAllah. Previously during 2014-2019 period, previous Air Force Commander (Yuyu Sutisna) wants to replace all Hawks with F16 block 72.

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AIRSPACE REVIEW (airspace-review.com) – In the dynamic demonstration of the Indo Defense 2022 activities at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, light combat vehicles (ranpur) NMS 4X4 took part in the arena.

This vehicle made by Nurol Makina, Turkiye showed his agility in the presence of Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.

It is known that one unit of NMS 4X4 is currently being tested by the Police Mobile Brigade, which plans to acquire about 30 vehicles.
As reported on the previous Airspace Review page, it is known that the Brimob Police delegation team visited Turkiye from 23 February to 2 March 2021 in order to explore cooperation in technology transfer with Nurol Makina's company.

For its production in Indonesia, it will collaborate with PT Jala Berikat Nusantara (J-FORCES Group), which is also known for its ILSV product family.
Regarding the NMS 4X4, this vehicle is classified as an MRAP ( Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected ) type of ranpur
Able to withstand explosions of landmines and IEDs (improvised explosive devices) equivalent to an explosion of 6 kg of TNT under its belly or wheels.
As for its ballistic resistance, the NMS 4X4 armored skin is able to withstand the impact of 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm caliber assault rifle bullets.

For specifications, the NMS 4X4 has dimensions of 4.9 m in length, 2.4 in width and 2.1 m in height. The total weight reaches 8 tons with a payload of up to 4 tons.
The cabin can accommodate nine soldiers, two in the front cabin (driver and commander), then three in the middle row, and another four in the back seat.

As a driving force, the vehicle is powered by a 300 hp diesel engine. Capable of driving with a maximum speed of 140 km / h and an operating range of up to 700 km.
The NMS 4X4 can be equipped with the SARP ( Stabilized Advanced Remote Weapon Platform ) remote-controlled weapon station by another Turkiye company, ASELSAN
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See the plan of Indonesian Aerospace for this advanced composite material. This new composite manufacturing facility can both be used for civilian and military plane, including for KF21 program.

Indonesia Aerospace will be part of KF21 supply chain as well, meaning the parts like wing and tail being produced in Indonesian Aerospace will not only be used for IFX, but also for all KF21 planes in South Korea and also for KF21 export version around the world.

With the sign of new MOU with Airbus on aerostructure business, the upgrade of Indonesian Aerospace composite manufacturing facility is a must. Airbus plane is in booming now, after what happen with their main competitor, Boeing, with their plane accidents some years ago.

European 5 generation program is still facing hurdles while we see both TFX and AMCA prototypes are not yet being manufactured. With the low cost and the capability that could be regarded as 4.7 generation plane, I see KF21 block 2 will likely become magnet for any countries who seek low cost fighters and also for countries who cannot buy F 35 plane (just like Indonesia). Of course it is with the assumption that whole development program doesnt see any meaningful hurdles and can be completed (getting type certificate) as plan in 2026.

More over with US sanction on Russia, it makes many countries will avoid Russia fighter planes as well, so getting less competitor for KF21 program from Russia aerospace is likely to happen. Countries like Philippine have already shown interest, and Malaysia is still even delaying their MRCA acquisition plan into 2028. Indonesia is very likely to only operate 12 Rafales (instead of 42 planes) and so far no acquisition program for F 15 EX in Bappenas (Planning Ministry) put on blue book.


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A member in DT keep talking bulshit about KFX program with his cheerleders from New Zealand and Singapore who keep supporting his continue negative posts about the program, I dont know what fuss he has with the program, his many statements on the program have been proven wrong many times, AlhamduliLLAH.

Putting IP right as basis to talk about profit ? How about Singapore and Malaysia aerostructure export ? Do they need to have IP right of Boeing and Airbus to sell Boeing and Airbus plane airframe part ?

Just compare those Singaporean and Malaysian aerostructure export and compare it with total Indonesian Aerospace export where most of ours are complete plane with IP right own by Indonesia like CN 235 and NC212 with full export license and they only sell parts, but Indonesia aerospace export is nothing compared to Singapore and Malaysia aerospace industry that specialize in aerospace part manufacturing instead of exporting a complete plane

How about if we keep importing jet fighter from both USA and Europe ? Is it not calculated on cost and benefit on the program? By keep continuing on KF21 program we will not only able to supply our Air Force with fighters that is designed to face future challenge, but also can bring back much economy and industrial benefit to our own local defense industry in the process, the acquisition cost will benefit our economy and local defense industry, something that is hard to do if we buy from foreign defense industry.

The program is also useful to improve brand image on the nation and the people, only Indonesian haters (mostly foreigners) who want Indonesia abandon the program, we can see many of them also hope to see that to happen when we go to many forum and Youtube and FB comment. That member in DT when it comes to speak about Indonesia participation on KF21/IFX program is more seen like the way Envy Singaporean look on how South Korea prefer Indonesia to join the program instead of his own country, jeolusy and resentment feeling.

He also keep talking bulshit about Alman Helvast, but keep reading his tweet, what a Hipocrete man he is.

As I said long time ago when I debate with him, 60 % of AH tweet will likely be true, while 40 % of his tweet should be read critically, particularly when he talks based on his opinion and wishlist.

Prabowo has many wish list as well right ? But in reality that I have been repeatedly stated many times is that defense acquisition still need approval from Minister of Planning and Minister of Finance that so far, AlhamduliLLAH, have much better strategic thinking than him and understand more about our nation economic and industrial situation and challenges.

Here I show again the picture that I have posted more than a month ago

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PS: I cannot debate him directly since DT Moderator from New Zealand and Singapore have permanently banned me there.

This guy in DT and his cherleaders from Singapore and New Zealand hope Indonesia focus on F15 EX and Rafale, so our country will buy less KF21 and our industry will not get much benefit on the program since our government will buy less KF21.

KF21 is also more lethal than F15 EX since its design has already been STEALTH with four missile in semi recessed belly. Its STEALTH performance is boosted with just 4 missile in the belly and the plane is upgradable if block 3 program is completed. Not mentioning if its Wingman program is completed later, just imagine if each KF21/IFX is companied with 3 STEALTH wingman drone with internal weapon bay.........

" In Pitch Black 2022, 2 F35 can kill 6 Singaporean F15 SG without F15SG able to even detect Aussie F35". See my previous post where the source is Singaporean government site "

KF21/IFX semi recessed belly for carrying 4 A2A missiles

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Upgradable Belly (modular)

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Pindad will produce Norinco ATGM under licensed (MOU level)

Direktur Utama PT Pindad, Abraham Mose di dampingi Vice President Pengembangan Bisnis, Yayat Ruyat dan General Manager Asia-Pacific Dept NORINCO, Lin Wei menandatangani Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) terkait Pengembangan Teknologi Anti-tank Guided Missile pada 07 November 2022 di Gedung Direktorat PT Pindad, Bandung. Pada kerja sama ini PT Pindad dan Norinco akan menjajaki kerja sama terkait MKB dan peralatan pendukung lainnya.


 
Pindad will produce Norinco ATGM under licensed (MOU level)

Direktur Utama PT Pindad, Abraham Mose di dampingi Vice President Pengembangan Bisnis, Yayat Ruyat dan General Manager Asia-Pacific Dept NORINCO, Lin Wei menandatangani Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) terkait Pengembangan Teknologi Anti-tank Guided Missile pada 07 November 2022 di Gedung Direktorat PT Pindad, Bandung. Pada kerja sama ini PT Pindad dan Norinco akan menjajaki kerja sama terkait MKB dan peralatan pendukung lainnya.


Looks like its going to be the mounted version
 
Indonesia and Malaysia Air Force joint patrol, Malacca Strait

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Second KF21 prototype has flown and landed safely

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This is first prototype that has maiden flight in July

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Better resolution picture, KF21 second prototype maiden flight

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Yoon meets with Indonesia's parliamentary speaker​

All News 17:15 November 10, 2022

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President Yoon Suk-yeol (R) meets with Puan Maharani, speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives, at his office in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2022, in this photo provided by his office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)


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Parliamentary leaders of S. Korea, Indonesia meet
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo (R) poses for a photo with Indonesian House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani during their meeting at the parliament building in Seoul on Nov. 9, 2022, in this photo released by the South Korean parliament. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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